Main Facts about Butcher's Broom

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus), Knee Holly, Box Holly, Sweet Broom
The plant Butcher's Broom got its name because it was once used by European butchers to clean their chopping blocks. Butcher's broom has a long history of use as a folk remedy for hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Using Butcher's Broom

Butcher's broom is an herb used to treat chronic venous insufficiency. Extracted from a small evergreen shrub found in Europe and North Africa, butcher's broom is thought to help stimulate circulation.
Butcher's broom is often combined with hesperidin and ascorbic acid (a form of vitamin C) in treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
Butcher's broom is usually recommended in capsule or tea form.